First Edition. Hardcover. "The first comprehensive exposition of electronic digital computing." [OOC 652] "These lectures were intended for a well-informed scientific audience outside the tiny group of professionals then involved with electronic computing. They represented the first comprehensive exposition of electronic digital computing, and this book was one of the first two treatises on the subject. The other book, Edmund Berkeley s Giant Brains or Machines That Think was written for a more popular audience and achieved greater sales. . . . Chapter 8, entitled Projects and prospects, contains the first generally available comprehensive account of the stored-program machines then in development, including EDVAC, ACE, and EDSAC." [OOC 652]. Minimal shelf/edge wear, else tight, bright, and unmarred; DJ shows minor shelf/edge wear, one small closed tear, else bright and clean. Orange cloth boards, black ink lettering. 8vo. 138pp. Illus. (b/w plates).

N� de r�f. du vendeur 11065

Contacter le vendeur

Signaler cet article

D�tails bibliographiques

Titre: Calculating Instruments and Machines
�diteur: University of Illinois Press, Urbana
Date de parution: 1949
Reliure: Hardcover
�dition: First Edition.
�tat de l'article: Fine in Near Fine DJ
�tat de la jaquette: Jaquette

Description de la librairie

Lux Mentis specializes in fine first editions and rarities, books that have been treasured and will continue to be treasured. Whatever your interests - Americana, fiction, film, children's books, art, travel, or the history of ideas - Lux Mentis provides a diverse selection. Lux Mentis offers a range of client services. We will appraise your current collection, or help you to build or extend your personal library. Every bit as importantly, we are experts at helping to find the perfect gift. We are actively seeking to acquire fine books and entire libraries, and will readily place items on consignment if and when you decide to sell. At Lux Mentis we offer careful research, an unusual inventory, individualized service, and an expert staff. If you don't find exactly what you are looking for on the web site, contact us and we will do our best to assist you with your individual needs.

Visitez la page d�accueil du vendeur

Membre d'association

Les membres de ces associations s'engagent � maintenir des normes de qualit� sup�rieure. Ils garantissent l'authenticit� de tous les articles propos�s � la vente. Ils fournissent des descriptions expertes et d�taill�es, indiquent tous les d�fauts importants ainsi que les restaurations, fournissent des prix clairs et pr�cis et font preuve d��quit� et d�honn�tet� tout au long de la relation commerciale.

Informations commerciales relatives au vendeur

Lux Mentis, Booksellers, ABAA/ILAB
Lux Mentis, Booksellers, 110 Marginal Way, #777, Portland, ME, 04101, U.S.A.

Conditions de vente et de livraison

Conditions g�n�rales de vente

Maine and MA residents must add 5% sales tax unless a resale or tax exemption certificate is provided.
Items are returnable within 30 days if not as described for full refund. Any other return is handled on a
case by case basis and/or in compliance with ABE's Policies, our goal being the complete satisfaction of all
parties involved. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Conditions d'exp�dition

Matrix prices include our exceptional packaging, tracking and, in most cases, insurance (except for sets and oversized/overweight items, which are calculated on a per order basis). Express mail, overseas rates and special handling are available on request. Payment is expected in advance by all but institutional buyers unless arrangements are made in advance. All orders are shipped via the United States Post Office or FedEx unless otherwise requested.

Modes de paiement

Ch�que Mandat postal PayPal Traite bancaire Virement bancaire

Ajouter aux demandes de livres